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William C. Abney Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 292 students in William C. Abney Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in William C. Abney Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,508 Schools
# Students
292 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
William C. Abney Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#840 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
91%
18%
% White
1%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,257 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,257
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,462
$17,693
Best William C. Abney Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William C Abney Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-5541
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-5541
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to William C. Abney Academy School District?
William C. Abney Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the rank of William C. Abney Academy School District?
William C. Abney Academy School District is ranked #805 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in William C. Abney Academy School District?
91% of William C. Abney Academy School District students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of William C. Abney Academy School District?
William C. Abney Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is William C. Abney Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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